Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 1/15
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle mayor Katie Wilson announces executive orders on housing, public transit
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her first two executive orders, aimed at speeding up shelter and housing expansion, and improving transit on Denny Way.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced her first two executive orders, aimed at speeding up shelter and housing expansion, and improving transit on Denny Way.
Sunnyside settles lawsuit over illegal evictions
The Yakima County city of Sunnyside will avoid going to trial against Washington after settling a lawsuit over the infamous crime-free rental housing program
The Yakima County city of Sunnyside will avoid going to trial against Washington after settling a lawsuit over the infamous crime-free rental housing program
Washington bill to change elected sheriff eligibility draws debate
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
WA bill changing sheriff, officer eligibility draws debate
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
AI tools gain ground in healthcare as doctors urge caution
Millions of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice, while doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering are using AI to help detect skin cancer and streamline care. Medical experts say the technology shows promise but warn patients not to rely on AI alone, stressing the importance of human oversight in serious or life-threatening conditions.
Millions of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice, while doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering are using AI to help detect skin cancer and streamline care. Medical experts say the technology shows promise but warn patients not to rely on AI alone, stressing the importance of human oversight in serious or life-threatening conditions.
Witnesses sought in I-5 road rage shooting in Seattle
Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a road rage shooting that happened along I-5 in Seattle Wednesday morning.
Washington State Patrol is seeking witnesses to a road rage shooting that happened along I-5 in Seattle Wednesday morning.
Lawmakers push age limits on teens social media use
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing spotlighted concerns over teens spending more than eight hours a day on social media, with nearly half saying it harms their mental health, according to Pew Research.
A Senate Commerce Committee hearing spotlighted concerns over teens spending more than eight hours a day on social media, with nearly half saying it harms their mental health, according to Pew Research.
VIDEO: Construction workers jump across roofs mid-ICE raid in Los Angeles County
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Revive I-5, high parking prices complicate trip to Seahawks playoff game
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on Saturday, fans are being urged to plan ahead for heavy traffic, limited parking and ongoing Revive I-5 construction.
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on Saturday, fans are being urged to plan ahead for heavy traffic, limited parking and ongoing Revive I-5 construction.
SpaceX capsule returns Crew-11 early after medical issue aboard ISS
Four astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego after NASA ended the Crew-11 mission about a month early, marking the International Space Station’s first medical evacuation. NASA said one crew member experienced a medical issue that was safer to treat on Earth and is now in stable condition.
Four astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego after NASA ended the Crew-11 mission about a month early, marking the International Space Station’s first medical evacuation. NASA said one crew member experienced a medical issue that was safer to treat on Earth and is now in stable condition.
Ferguson calls proposed millionaire tax ‘historic’ as debate intensifies in Olympia, WA
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
Feds investigate four WA school districts over handling of transgender athletes
The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into four Washington school districts—Tacoma, Sultan, Cheney and Vancouver—over allegations related to the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into four Washington school districts—Tacoma, Sultan, Cheney and Vancouver—over allegations related to the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold listed on injury report, but confident he'll play vs 49ers
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was added to the injury report Thursday and is listed as questionable for Saturday’s divisional playoff game against San Francisco with an oblique injury.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was added to the injury report Thursday and is listed as questionable for Saturday’s divisional playoff game against San Francisco with an oblique injury.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson issues executive orders on homelessness, transit improvements
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed two executive orders Thursday aimed at addressing homelessness and improving public transit.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed two executive orders Thursday aimed at addressing homelessness and improving public transit.
Minneapolis mayor condemns ICE conduct as second shooting fuels more protests
Minneapolis officials are expressing outrage after a federal immigration agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during an enforcement operation amid heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
Minneapolis officials are expressing outrage after a federal immigration agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during an enforcement operation amid heightened tensions following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer earlier this month.
'Seattle News Weekly S1E22': Seahawks playoff preview
On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad look ahead to the Seahawks NFC Divisional Round against the 49ers, plus Erin chats with former Seahawks wide receiver and longtime NFL broadcaster Steve Raible about the team's defensive power, the rivalry matchup, and their previous face-off earlier this year.
On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad look ahead to the Seahawks NFC Divisional Round against the 49ers, plus Erin chats with former Seahawks wide receiver and longtime NFL broadcaster Steve Raible about the team's defensive power, the rivalry matchup, and their previous face-off earlier this year.
Minneapolis ICE shootings: ATF arrests man who allegedly stole FBI weaponry
Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.
Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.
Demolition begins on long-abandoned former Boeing building in Renton, WA
Demolition is underway at a long-abandoned property in Renton that was formerly owned by Boeing, after years of deterioration raised safety concerns for nearby residents.
Demolition is underway at a long-abandoned property in Renton that was formerly owned by Boeing, after years of deterioration raised safety concerns for nearby residents.
Delonte West arrested again in Virginia; charged with robbery and assault
Former NBA star Delonte West recently found himself in police custody in Virginia for the second time in two months.
Former NBA star Delonte West recently found himself in police custody in Virginia for the second time in two months.